Derwin James Agrees to Record Extension With Chargers, Which Impacts Jessie Bates' Future
CINCINNATI — Jessie Bates' asking price continues to go up.
The Bengals' safety hasn't reported to training camp after the team placed the franchise tag on him in March.
The two sides were unable to agree to a long-term deal, but that hasn't stopped other teams from signing their top safeties to new contracts.
First, the Steelers signed Minkah Fitzpatrick to a four-year, $74 million contract in June.
The Chargers have followed suit. They're signing Derwin James to a four-year, $76.5 million extension. He becomes the NFL's highest-paid safety.
Bates will likely play for the Bengals this season, but a path to an extension is becoming less and less likely.
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